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Background Memo Approve Minutes From September 26, 2012 Meeting Staff recommends approval of the minutes from the September 26, 2012 Parks Commission meeting. WBL Athletic Facility Study The City of Hugo has been asked by White Bear Lake Area School District to participate and financially support an Athletic Facility Needs Analysis. A similar study was conducted in 1998 which the City of Hugo has used in planning of recreation facilities in the past 10 years. The proposed study could be used in planning future park projects. A recommendation could be made to participate in and support the White Bear Lake School District and the Athletic Facility Needs Analysis in an amount not to exceed $5,000. V. At the meeting of September 26, 2012 the Parks Commission held a public workshop to review the preliminary Master Plan of Lions Park. Also, a concept plan for the development of the property immediately west of Lions Park was presented. The developer was looking for informal feedback and is proposing to dedicate land instead of paying a fee to satisfy park dedication requirements. The developer is proposing to dedicate more than 2.45 acres, which is estimated to be required, and include storm water ponds on the land. It is beneficial that discussion on the Lions Park Plan and the proposed park Dedication happen together. The Parks Commission should offer feedback to the developer on each of the following items specifically: ■ Dedication of land/expansion of the park to the west ■ Inclusion of a storm water pond • Connections of trails and sidewalks ■ Access and transportation (Finale Avenue or Fitzgerald Avenue) Depending on the Parks Commission's interest in working with the developer on a future park dedication, a recommendation could be made to the City Council which supports the Lions Park Master Plan but states intention to work with the developer and willingness to make changes to the master plan accordingly. -2- Parks Commission October 10, 2012